The insurance industry covering lithium battery storage is pretty concentrated, with several companies (i., Federated, FM Global, Travelers, & Chubb) writing policies.
Why do insurance companies refuse to cover lithium-ion batteries?
Insurance companies are starting to refuse cover for boats fitted with lithium-ion battery systems as the risk of catastrophic fire sparked by the technology starts to unsettle the industry. Lithium-ion batteries are making inroads into the marine world as they offer many boating-friendly benefits over traditional battery systems.
Insurers should remain alive to the increasing risk of product liability claims and litigation arising from lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are a common source of energy across a wide range of consumer products, with users benefiting from their portability, long lifespan and fast charging times.
Are lithium-ion batteries safe?
To mitigate the risks presented by lithium-ion batteries, insurers should check the insured manufacturer has performed all safety checks in accordance with relevant regulations and continues to take steps to mitigate against all associated risks, including overheating, fire, explosions and intoxication.
In the UK, manufacturers and suppliers will be strictly liable under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 for defective lithium-ion batteries that have caused injury or death to a consumer or damage to private property. Producers may also be strictly liable for defective lithium-ion batteries they have sourced and incorporated into their products.
This session [access our summary of the APICI session] has tried to explain the risks of using this type of lithium-ion batteries, the causes that lead to Thermal Runaway or overheating and the safety measures that should be studied according to the use for which they are intended. Key Aspects
14-year professional lithium ion battery manufacturers, 10-year warranty on battery packs, using the best BMS protection board, protecting the lithium battery pack from overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, short circuit, etc, with excellent self-discharge rate. Configurable Bluetooth, can be connected in series and parallel.